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Compare train for Detmold to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detmold to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detmold and Kassel as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
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